DC vs KKR Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 48th Match of IPL 2025

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The IPL 2025 season is now entering its crunch phase, with the battle for the four playoff spots really starting to heat up. One team that will quietly fancy their chances is Delhi Capitals. They've picked up six wins from nine games and, at times, have looked every bit like genuine title contenders this season. 

Up next, Delhi face the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, DC head into this clash after a tough loss to table-toppers RCB — a result that exposed a few cracks. In fact, Delhi have lost three of their last five matches, and KKR will be hoping to pounce on that vulnerability. 

That said, it's not like Kolkata are flying either. They've managed just one win in their last five outings, and their most recent fixture against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens ended in a frustrating washout. Both sides will be desperate to get back on track when they meet in Delhi tomorrow, and with so much at stake, it promises to be a lively encounter. 

Head-to-Head: DC vs KKR - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other 34 times in which Delhi capital has won 15 matches whereas Kolkata Knight Riders have won 18 matches. In such a situation, Delhi Capitals will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on their home ground for the fourth time in IPL 2025 and in the previous match won by super Overs against Rajasthan Royals.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. DC's team is looking in good form but DC's main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set. For KKR, both openers Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have become a some concern.

Total Matches Played: 34

DC Wins: 15

KKR Wins: 18

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 1

Despite DC having the firepower of Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair and KL Rahul, KKR's all-around strength and explosive players Sulin Narine and Andre Russel give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders:

DC: L L W L W 

KKR: W W L W L 

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, KKR might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma, SuryaKumar Yadav and Tilak Verma, and Ryan Reckelton but DC's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir make them a formidable opponent. Wankhede Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

No injury concern.

DC vs KKR Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: DC vs KKR 48th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 29 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM    

Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium   

Location: Delhi

DC vs KKR Match Pitch Report:     

Located in the heart of Delhi, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in India. Previously known as Feroz Shah Kotla, it has hosted countless historic matches, including Anil Kumble's legendary 10-wicket haul in 1999. This stadium is the home ground of the Delhi Capitals, who are still chasing their first-ever IPL title.

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, especially as the game progresses. Teams batting second have historically had a significant advantage, with 8 out of the last 11 matches won by the chasing side. While pacers dominate the wickets, spinners are also effective with good economy rates.

With an average first-innings score of 169 and the ground’s smaller dimensions, big scores are common. The average winning score while batting first is 192.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	123
Batting First Won	55
Bowling First Won	68
1st Innings Average Score	170
2nd Innings Average Score	183
Highest Total	235/1
Lowest Total	67/10
Highest Chased	214/4
Lowest Defended	118

Possible Playing 11 for Delhi Capitals:

Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar  

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Possible playing 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders:

Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy  

Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali

Delhi Capitals Key players:

Abhishek Porel: 28 (11), 51 (36), 18 (9), 49 (37), 33 (25)

Karun Nair: 4 (4), 15 (9), 31 (18), 0 (3), 89 (40)

Kl Rahul: 41 (39), 57 (42), 28 (14), 38 (32), 15 (13)

Tristan Stubbs: 34 (18), DNB, 31 (21), 34* (18), 1 (4)

Axar Patel: 15 (13) + 2/19, 34 (20) + 0/29, 39 (32) + 0/18, 34 (14) + 1/23, 9 (6) + 0/19

Kuldeep Yadav: 0/28, 0/33, 1/30, 1/33, 2/23

Mitchell Starc: 0/31, 1/25, 0/49, 1/36, 0/43

Mukesh Kumar: 0/51, 4/33, 1/40, 0/31, 1/38

Kolkata Knight Riders Key players:

Ajinkya Rahane: 50 (36), 17 (17), 31 (29), 61 (35), 38 (27)

A. Raghuvanshi: 27* (13), 37 (28), 20* (17), 5 (4), 3 50 (32)

Venkatesh Iyer: 14 (19), 7 (4), DNB, 45 (29), 60 (29)

Andre Russell: DNB + 1/27, 21 (15) + 1/13, 17* (11) + DNB, DNB + DNB, 7 (7) + 1/32

Sunil Narine: DNB + 0/35, 17 (13) + 0/36, 5 (4) + 2/14, 44 (18) + 3/13, 30 (13) + 0/38

Harshit Rana: 0/27, 1/45, 3/25, 2/16, 2/51

Vaibhav Arora: 2/34, 1/44, 1/26, 1/31, 0/35

Varun Chakravarty: 1/39, 0/33, 2/21, 2/22, 0/31, 3/22

DC vs KKR Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel

Batsman: Tristan Stubbs, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi

All-rounders: Axar Patel, Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Mitchel Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

DC vs KKR Team for Today Match:

DC vs KKR Prediction Captain and Voic-Captain:

Choice 1: Sunil Narine (C), KL Rahul (VC)

Choice 2: Axar Patel (C), Mitchel Stac (VC)

DC vs KKR Fantasy Prediction Backups:

Abhishek Porel,  Tristan Stubbs,  Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma

Disclaimer:

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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